Golden Today's Sports Parade At Johnston's Madison Square Garden
Henry McLemore details a réunion of boxing writers at Jimmy Johnston's office in New York with Joe Jacobs and others weighing Schmeling vs Hamas and Johnston's role. Jacobs asserts Schmeling’s side would travel to fight, while Johnston's reluctance and Harvey's pushback are noted, ending with cigars running out and meeting adjourned.
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United Press
New York
Jimmy Johnston
Madison Square Garden
Joe Jacobs
Schmeling
Harry Leing
Pete
Johnston
Germany
Hamas
Joe
Jacobs
Max
the Garden
Charley
Harvey
Steve
Jimmy
Philadelphia
Amarillo ready for high school semi final at Butler Field
Local fans rushed to the downtown ticket office for reservations to the Amarillo Masonic Home state semi final game. The Masons arrive rested after a strong season, while the Golden Sandies plan to sharpen offense and defense at Butler Field with full squad health apart from minor injuries.
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Snow
Winter
Amarillo
Amarillo-Masonic
Maxor Drug
Fisk
Masons
Golden Sandies
Masonic
Lubrock
Fort Worth
Sandies
Butler
Glenn Bufkin
Charlie Fyfe
Bufkin
John Harlow
Eldon Ricketts
Lubbock
Twenty Three Bears Given Baylor Award
Twenty three Baylor football players were given their letters yesterday. Managers J R Nutt and May McClain also received the awards, seniors honored include Harry Bivins Pinnie Frisby Helen Hall Jack Pearce Austin Peay Warren Weathers and L L Zimmerman. Lettermen with remaining years are R B Buchanan Kenneth Clark James Cloyd Dan McGlasson Bob Masters John D Reynolds Lloyd Russell Morriss Sanderson Wendell Simpson Aubrey Stringer Lawrence Thornton Hugh Wilfong John Williams and Earl Wray.
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Waco
Baylor
J. R. Nutt
May McClain
Harry Bivins
Pinnie Frisby
Helen Hall
Jack Pearce
Austin Peay
Warren Weathers
L. L. Zimmerman
R. B. Buchanan
Kenneth Clark
James Cloyd
Dan McGlasson
Bob Masters
John D
Giants to Play New York Pro Gridsters in Knights Game
The New York Giants of the professional football league will travel west for charity on December 28 to face San Francisco in the Knights of Columbus game. An opponent had not been accepted at the time. The Giants won the national professional championship by defeating the Chicago Bears.
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New York
New York Giants
San Francisco
Knights of Columbus
Giants
Chicago Bears
Sladen Cutter
Philadelphias
Hubbell
Ruth
Gehrig
Foxx
Joe Medwick
Marvin Owen
Dizzy Dean
Cardinals
Cavalcade
al Barbas
Columbia
Joe White
Pepper Martin
Jack Mander
Hometown Honors Bill Wallace in Eagle Lake Tribute
Eagle Lake residents plan a December 26 banquet at the high school, sponsored by the Rotary Club, to honor Bill Wallace of Eagle Lake and Rice Institute. Wallace, the first Southwest Conference backfield star named first all America, scored 32 touchdowns for Eagle Lake High in 1930 and earned AP and Collier's Weekly first team honors this year.
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Eagle Lake
Tex
Bill Wallace
Rice Institute
Rotary Club
Wallace
Eagle Lake High
Associated Press
Collier's Weekly
Goose Goslin Receives Pay Raise, News From Salem
Leon Goose Goslin veteran outfielder with a lingering bad wing was granted a pay raise in Salem New Jersey following performance and health notes. The report notes his long career and resilience despite injury, marking a milestone in his contract progression.
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Goslin
Salem
N. J
U.P
Leon “Goose” Goslin
Bing Crosby Bets on Stanford Football With Wager Challenge
Hollywood star Bing Crosby pledged to cover all bets of Southern fans on the Stanford Indians versus Alabama Rose Bowl game if the stake is a fully equipped tennis set. He has 17 table tennis sets wagered and 17 letters from employers seeking a raise, with bets mounting from Alabama Georgia Florida Georgia Tech and Auburn groups across campuses.
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Hollywood
Bing Crosby
Alabama
Crosby
Stanford
Pasadena
California
West
Crimson Tide
Indians
University of North Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Georgia Tech
Auburn
Stanford Full Strength As Rose Bowl Approaches
Stanford University coach Tiny Thornhill reported full strength returning players for the January 1 Rose Bowl against Alabama. All American fullback Bobby Grayson recovered from injury, while end Keith Topping remains a question and tackle Claude Callaway is cleared to join practice after finals.
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Stanford University
Cal
C. E. “Tiny” Thornhill
Stanford
Alabama
Bobby Grayson
California
Keith Topping
Claude Callaway
Thornhill
Southwest Cagers Turn Back Quints
In Dallas on December 19 Southwest Conference action saw Rice Institute Owls sweep Texas A&I Javelinas 47 to 21 with the B team at 31 to 13. SMU beat Texas Teachers College 47 to 27. UT led by Jack Gray 21 points defeated Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers 50 to 33. Stephen F Austin Lumberjacks beat Centenary 35 to 33 and Texas and Pacific Oilers defeated North Texas Teachers 26 to 24.
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Dallas
Rice Institute Owls
Texas A. & I. Javelinas
Southern Methodist University
Texas Teachers College
Curley Haren
University of Texas
Jack Gray
Southwestern Oklahoma Teachers
Lumberjacks
Stephen F. Austin
Centenary
Texas and Pacific Oilers
Fort Worth
North Texas Teachers College
Tigers Star Inked Three Year Deal For Big Pay Rise
The Detroit Tigers star nicknamed Goose revealed a three year contract extension promising a higher salary, reportedly about 17 500 dollars per season, as the club pushed toward the pennant.
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Detroit Tigers
Baer Fists Provide Season's Big Thrill
New York December 19 1934 United Press lists Max Baers knockout as the years top sports thrill in a poll of 308 editors. Other highlights include Navy Army football swap Hubbell Pearl fossil Derby and more.
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New York
Texas racing to have fight over legalized gambling
As Texas readies for the next legislative session in Austin, racing supporters and opponents clash over legalized horse betting. Officials note Arkansas and Texas tracks have generated substantial tax revenue and mutual turnover, while critics warn of moral and economic harm from racing.
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Houston
Tex
U.P
Texas
Austin
Miriam A. Ferguson
Uat
Arlington Downs
Arlington
Epsom Downs
Alamo Downs
San Antonio
State Fair Park
Dallas
Galveston Downs
Galveston
Texas Players Leave Dallas for Shrine East West Game
Captain Ray Fuqua of Shreveport and Clyde Carter of Denton, both Southern Methodist University football players, will depart Dallas at noon for San Francisco to join the Western All-Stars for the Shrine East West game on New Year’s Day.
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Texas
Dallas
U.P
Ray Fuqua
Shreveport
Clyde Carter
Denton
Southern Methodist University
San Francisco
Owls Still Win Kingsville
Rice Institute basketball beat Texas A and I J in two games at Kingsville, 47 to 21 for the A team and 31 to 13 for the B team. Willis Orr scored 15 points at center in both games.
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OWLS
Kingsville
Goodfellows Seeks Help For Families In Need
The notice lists families in need for Christmas aid. Family 45 includes a mother and daughter seeking work to improve their situation. Family 46 requests clothing and a warm dinner due to illness. Family 47 features a large family with several children needing clothing and food for Christmas.
Family in need seeks clothing for four children this Christmas
A family facing a tough year asks for help as four young children ages 5 3 6 and 7 await Santa. The boys urgently need clothing while the family endures illness and hardship. Any generosity from Goodfellows is welcomed.
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Santa
Widow cares for sons and ill mother during Christmas needs
A widow, her three sons aged 13 10 and 8, and her ill mother rely on charity. The family of 50, with the son in a CO camp, seeks a Christmas dinner and toys to ease their hardship. The girl’s endur ing sacrifice keeps soul and body together.
LSU to Name New Coach After Jones Resigns
Baton Rouge leaders report LSU football coach Capt. Lawrence Jones has resigned after friction with Sen. Huey Long. President James M. Smith said a topnotcher may replace Jones, with several prospected coaches under consideration and an announcement expected after January 1.
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Baton Rouge
Lawrence ‘Biff’ Jones
Louisiana State University
Huey P. Long
James M. Smith
Long
Jones
Senate
Dr. Smith
Castro Carazo
East Star football squad forms for New Year's Day game
Two top players from the East plus six All-Americans gathered at Northwestern for the first practice under Colgate coach Andy Kerr and Dick Hanley. The East VAI-Star team will face a Western squad in San Francisco for Shrine Hospital benefits.
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Chicago
U.P
Mississippi
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
San Francisco
Shrine Hospital
Northwestern University
Evanston
U. of California
Berkeley
Kerr and Hanley
Midwest
South
Francis
Pug) Lund
Minnesota
Frank Larson
Jim Steen
Syracuse
Regis Monahan
Ohio State
George Barclay
North Carolina
Hartwig
Pittsburgh
Lund
Big Ten
Don Weller
Indiana
Duane Purvis
Purdue
Ed Whalen
Gerald Ford
Michigan
Hanley
Kerr
Purvis
Miller Munias
Doug Nott
Detroit
Ivey Weinstock
Bil Sheppard
Maryland
Bill Brominski
Kansas Wins In Practice Game At Manhattan
The University of Kansas basketball team evened its series with Kansas State in a second practice game in Manhattan under modified rules by Dr. F. G. Allen. The score stood 40 to 26 with field goals worth three points and baskets raised to 12 feet. Free throws occurred in the zone of the foul and jump-offs took place inside six feet circles.
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Kansas
Manhattan
Kan
University of Kansas
Kansas State
F. G. Allen
Southern Methodist Beats East Texas Teachers In Season Opener
Captain Whitey Baccus and Curley Haren led the scoring as Southern Methodist University defeated East Texas Teachers 27 to 4 in a non conference game in Dallas. About 300 spectators attended the season opener for the Methodists.
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Dallas
Whitey Baccus
Curley Haren
Southern Methodist University
East Texas Teachers
Methodists
Sterling Coliseum dominates Dixon State Hospital 129 to 24
Emmett Lowery, ex Purdue guard, hits 25 field goals and 2 free throws in a scoring rout as Sterling defeats Dixon State Hospital 129 to 24. The piece notes a local scoring record and mentions a separate appeal for dinner and clothing for three children ages 11, 8, and 6.
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Sterling
U.P
Sterling Coliseum
Dixon State Hospital
Emmett Lowery
Purdue University
Christmas Welfare Drive Seeks Help For Many Families
Local charity lists families in need under numbers 52 through 59. Families include children aged 17 to 1, with requests ranging from dinner and clothing to toys for Santa, and baskets for a struggling widow.
Christmas help request for Goodfellows list of children
A Goodfellows appeal lists six children ages four to fifteen needing Christmas aid. Boys aged 15 14 and 4 and girls aged 12 10 and 7. The note seeks support for gifts and essentials to ensure a joyful holiday.
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Goodfellows
Family 60 Seeks Help for Childre n’s Visit to Banta
A column pleading for aid describes Family No 60, with two children aged 10 and 3, who wish to visit Banta and receive assistance to make the trip possible.
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Banta
Family No. 61: Widow with Three Young Children
A brief notice profiles a widow with three children, ages seven, six, and eighteen months, identified in a family listing as Family No. 61. The item notes the financial and caregiving vulnerability of the household and signals ongoing assistance efforts.
Family No. 62 Struggles to Provide for Six Children
The parents of six children aged 13, 11, 9, 6, 3, and 2 face severe hardship meeting basic needs. The story highlights a large family facing poverty and limited resources.
Family No 63 and 64 Seek Christmas Baskets for Children
A plea lists Family No 63 with seven children aged 14, 12, 9, 6, 4, 4, and 2. The father works but struggles to provide a Christmas basket and clothing. the mother sews secondhand garments. Family No 64 asks for a basket and trinkets for four children aged 10, 6, 5, and 1.
Family No. 65 Seeks Regular Work for Widow and Children
A widow with two schoolchildren asks for a steady job. The family includes a 17 year old daughter and an 11 year old son, both needing support as the mother seeks a reliable lift to income.
Christmas Appeal for The Family No. 66 and 67
A public appeal describes two families facing hardship. Family No. 66, long-time homeowners backed by HOLC, struggles to meet payments while caring for a disabled son. Family No. 67 includes eight children ages 14 to 1 and relies on charity to secure food and Christmas dinner.
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HOLC
Family No 68 and 69 Ages in a Local Listing
Family No 68 lists six children with ages 16 11 2 and twin girls 5 7 and a baby. Family No 69 notes a father aged 1 and limited work capability, plus boys ages 11 and 6 and girls ages 10 and 2.
Turnesa Leads After First Day In Colonial Open
Joe Turnesa of Hartford N Y holds a two stroke edge at Nassau Bahamas as the $5 000 British Colonial Open starts. Turnesa shoots a 62 to move ahead of a birdie heavy field with nine others breaking par 68 and Stonehouse and Thompson tying for second with 64.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Joe Turnesa
Hartford
Conn
United States
Ralph Stonehouse
Indianapolis
Jack Thompson
Youngstown
Ohio
Billy Burke
Turnesa
Stonehouse
Thompson
Eastern Sparks in Backfield Spotlight for Upcoming Game
The eastern team aims to shine with a strong backfield as it faces a western squad led by coach Babe Hollingsberry of Washington State and Percy Lacey of Denver. The western team seeks its third straight win.
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Babe Hollingsberry
Washington State
Percy Lacey
Denver
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